Studying in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan: options for Azerbaijani students

Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan are study destinations close to Azerbaijan and familiar in culture and language. In recent years programmes for international students have grown there. In this article we explain the general picture and what to check.

Costs, conditions and programmes may change. Check specific figures on the university's official page.

Why these two countries?

1. Proximity: flights are short and the cultural environment is familiar.
2. Language: Russian is widely used in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, and many programmes are taught in Russian or English. A Turkic-language environment also eases adaptation.
3. Cost: tuition and living costs are usually lower than in many Western countries.
4. Modern universities: both countries have universities teaching in English with international partnerships.

Kazakhstan

The largest cities in Kazakhstan are Almaty and Astana. Besides state universities there are private and foreign-partnered universities with international cooperation. Fields such as engineering, oil and gas, IT and business are well known. Some programmes are in English.

Uzbekistan

In Uzbekistan Tashkent is the main education centre. In recent years branches of foreign universities and joint programmes have opened. Medicine, economics, IT and languages are popular. Languages of instruction can be Uzbek, Russian or English depending on the programme.

Recognition of the diploma

For recognition of the diploma in Azerbaijan, the accreditation of the university and programme, the language of instruction and the required nostrification (recognition) procedures should be checked. Learn this before choosing a programme, because some fields (for example medicine and law) may have extra conditions.

Application steps

1. Choose the programme and language of instruction.
2. Learn the admission conditions and the document list.
3. Have documents translated and certified (if needed).
4. Check the language requirement (Russian, English or the local language).
5. Learn the visa or residence rules.
6. Plan accommodation and budget.

Who is it suitable for?

• Those with a limited budget who want to stay close to home.
• Those ready to study in Russian or English.
• Those planning to work in the region.

For comparison with other countries see choosing a country to study abroad, and for a personal plan contact EDDE Global on +994 77 255 56 54.

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